Seasonal Cemetery Grounds Person

2 months ago

Victoria, Canada Royal Oak Burial Park, Crematorium & Mausoleum Full time

**This temporary position may lead to a full-time job.**

**PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER & RESUME.**

**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY FACE-TO-FACE, ON-SITE INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED**

**Position Function**:
Perform grounds maintenance, property beautification and assist in the provision of client service at Royal Oak Burial Park. Workers in this position are appointed on a seasonal / temporary basis for a period not normally more than six (6) months in duration.

**Key Duties**:

- Trim around memorials, trees, interment section and property boundaries; cut grass and repair or replace turf.
- Water flower and planting beds, trees and turf areas.
- Remove garbage, dead flowers and plant materials from gravesites and other Burial Park property. Separate dead flowers, plant materials and garbage for composting.
- Maintain and clean roads and pathways.
- Clean and maintain cemetery buildings, including but not limited to; sweep, vacuum, wash floors, dust, clean washroom and kitchen facilities
- Assist to prepare, open and close, set-up and remove equipment and materials for casket and urn interment services.
- Regularly check power equipment and vehicles for fuel, oil, maintenance and repairs. Perform basic, regular maintenance of power equipment and vehicles and cleaning of vehicle interiors and exteriors.
- Respond to inquiries from the general public, client families and other outside persons or agencies regarding routine Burial Park information.
- Perform other related duties.

Under the direction and supervision of a senior titled position, a Seasonal Grounds Person may be assigned to:

- Assist in the performance of gardening tasks.
- Assist in grave lifting, repairs, exhumations, disinterments and reinterments.
- Assist in the installation of cremation vaults in the Garden, Grove or other cremation lots, including but not limited to; opening and preparation of site, placement of urn, closing of lot.
- Assist in the installation of memorials.
- Assist in grounds beautification and memorial site development projects.

**Independence**:

- Work is performed according to established maintenance routines and work orders.
- Work is assigned and supervised by the Lead Hand and / or the Director of Grounds Operations.

**Key Skills & Abilities**
- Use an assortment of hand tools, including but not limited to: shovel, rake, hoe, gardening shears, pruning saw, broom and mop.
- Operate assorted power equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to: trimmers, blowers, pruners, push and riding mowers, all terrain utility vehicles and trucks.
- Acquire a basic understanding of Burial Park section, plot and lot numbering system.
- Understand and discuss job related matters.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Operations Supervisor and other Burial Park personnel.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12.
- A current and valid British Columbia driver’s license.
- Sufficient health, physical condition, strength, stamina and coordination to permit performance of work in all types of weather.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From $30.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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